Job Title: Hydraulic Installation Engineer
Location - Decatur, Illinois (Onsite)
Employment Type - Full-Time
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Installation Engineer to support heavy equipment and off-highway vehicle projects for Caterpillar in Decatur, IL. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hydraulic system installation, hose routing, hydraulic integration, and interpreting hydraulic schematics within manufacturing or heavy equipment environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and support hydraulic hose routing and installation for heavy equipment systems.
- Interpret and work with hydraulic schematics, layouts, and engineering drawings.
- Perform hydraulic system integration for new and existing equipment platforms.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure proper hydraulic installation and functionality.
- Utilize Creo for 3D modeling, design modifications, and installation documentation.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic installation issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Caterpillar engineering standards, safety guidelines, and quality processes.
- Support prototype builds, testing activities, and production implementation.
Required Skills
- Experience with hydraulic hose routing and hydraulic installation engineering.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic schematics and hydraulic systems integration.
- Hands-on experience with Creo CAD software.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience working in heavy equipment, automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with Caterpillar or similar heavy equipment/OEM companies.
- Exposure to off-highway, construction, mining, or industrial machinery projects.
- Experience supporting onsite manufacturing or installation activities.
